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Sheriff Johnny Brown swears in Deputy

Ellis County Sheriff Johnny Brown recently swore in Steven L. McKinney as a Deputy Sheriff. McKinney has held a Peace Officer license since April 1976. ... Full story

Last Updated: 06/14/2013 14:04:00

Fireworks erupt during public comment Commissioners' Court

WAXAHACHIE – Fireworks erupted during public comment at the Ellis County Commissioners’ Court meeting on Monday, June 10, when Dave Vance, an announced candidate for ... Full story

Last Updated: 06/14/2013 14:03:00

Wilmer mayor still eligible to hold office

Lindsey JuarezThe Ellis County Press WILMER – Though the mayor of Wilmer has accepted a contract job in Houston and has leased an apartment, he is ... Full story

Last Updated: 06/14/2013 14:03:00

McClure wins Midlothian run-off election by 59.4%

Lindsey JuarezThe Ellis County Press MIDLOTHIAN – Jimmie Lou McClure won Saturday’s run-off election, becoming Midlothian’s new councilwoman for Place 3. McClure beat candidate Wayne Nance with ... Full story

Last Updated: 06/14/2013 14:02:00

Suspicious vehicle being investigated

Waxahachie – The Ellis County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a suspicious vehicle call that occurred Wednesday, June 5, in the area of Becky Lane and ... Full story

Last Updated: 06/14/2013 14:00:00

Ferris holds 1st ever Movie on the Square

Sheila HatfieldContributing WriterFERRIS - The city held its long-awaited, first ever Movie Night on the Square Friday in the downtown city pavillion on the corner ... Full story

Last Updated: 06/14/2013 13:59:00

2013 Juneteenth Family Reunion to be held on Saturday, June 15

The Best Southwest Cities of Lancaster, Desoto, Cedar Hill and Duncanville look forward to hosting you and your family at our 2013 Juneteenth Family Reunion ... Full story

Last Updated: 06/14/2013 13:58:00

Free, on-demand video lecture series offered

Waxahachie — Southwestern Assemblies of God University offering free academic content to the public through video on-demand special lecture series. SAGU Video Marketing Specialist Landon Perry ... Full story

Last Updated: 06/14/2013 13:56:00

Simply Speaking: Back in the 50's

Well, the Southern Rockies are still here, along with the Ponderosa Pines and, from somewhere this side of Amarillo, things began to be bone dry. ... Full story

Last Updated: 06/14/2013 13:54:00

Constitutional Thinking: National insecurity hits home

Last Saturday I attended my local Ellis County Texas Tea Party monthly meting. It was clear that the latest “in-your-face” assault on the Constitution was ... Full story